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pornografía

pornography

noun pohr-noh-grah-FEE-ah Rare

Origin: From Greek pornographos (writing about prostitutes).

Usage Note

Pornografía is feminine: la pornografía. The informal clipped form porno is widely used and can function as both noun and adjective (una película porno). The adjective pornográfico/a is used in formal and legal contexts.

Examples

"La pornografía está regulada por ley."

Natural Translation

Pornography is regulated by law.

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